Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter hit by pitch, leaves game

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis infielder Matt Carpenter left the Cardinals’ game Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals after being hit on the hand by a pitch from Matt Grace in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Carpenter was removed as a precaution and X-rays were negative.

Carpenter was replaced by Patrick Wisdom.

Before leaving, Carpenter extended his on-base streak to 33 games. He has 17 homers and 30 RBIs during the run.